DEVELOPING

GOOD WORK
ETHICS
Chapter 7
It is a set of values based on the
ideals of discipline and hard work.

Developing a strong work ethics can

train a person to consider hard work
easier and may be completed
spontaneously.

Work Ethics
 GOOD WORK ETHICS

It ensures that any work is done with honesty and

integrity. Employees that adhere to policies and rules
while meeting the organizational goals is a good sigh that
everyone has good work ethics.
DEFINITION OF Work is both a personal and
social activity.

WORK Work is “purposeful human

activity involving physical or
mental exertion that is not
undertaken solely for
pleasure and that has
economic and symbolic
value.”-Budd
 WORK
Work is the reasonable use of an individual's mental and
bodily powers for the purpose of monetary gain or profit.

In order to understand more deeply the meaning of work for Filipinos a

survey was made by the Ateneo Center of Organization Research and
Development. The research made use of 1,040 employees from various
companies in the Metro Manila. The result of the survey yield that there are
five ways Filipino workers view their work.
 THE 5CS MODEL OF
WORK
Calling
Workers who consider their work as
a calling define their work as
motivating and rewarding and feel
highly energizing and satisfied in
what they do. Calling implies work
is motivated by lofty, nonmaterial
goal.
The 5Cs Model of
Work

Career
Those who consider their work as a career label their work as
stimulating, fun, exciting and inspiring.

Cause
Those who view their work as a cause feel that their work is
an obligation or duty, a heavy burden and not at all times
pleasant or enjoyable.
The 5Cs Model of
Work

Chore
Work that one feels forced to do for the lone purpose of
earning a living or in exchange for other tangible outcomes.

Coast
When work is not of main importance to one’s life. It
generates no intense feelings, negative or positive, and may
be experienced as reasonable, sometimes inspiring, other
times dull, sometimes gratifying.
THEOLOGICAL MEANING
OF WORK
The verses in chapter one of the Book of
Genesis revealed that God was the first
to perform work on the earth. Hence,
work as an activity of God is legitimate.

The work of God is by nature good;

therefore work is also essentially good
THEOLOGICAL MEANING OF WORK
God inspected and evaluated the quality of His completed work and He became
very glad on the results.
Through Gods example, it is obvious that work ought to be productive.
A job well done must be rewarded with honor and satisfaction.

Glorify simply means “to provide a truthful representation”

Hence, when Christians do their works such must be a truthful representation of
God in terms of righteousness, faithfulness, and excellence.

In Genesis 2:8-15 when God the Garden of Eden, He mandated Adam and Eve to
cultivate and maintain besides were to subdue and rule over the earth.
This command relates to all vocations. During the 15th century Reformation,
leaders considered an occupation as a ministry before God. Therefore, jobs have
to be recognized as a ministries. At the same time workplaces ought to be
considered as mission fields.
THEOLOGICAL MEANING OF WORK

It is God who is the Creator of humankind who

started work ethics.

God made humans in His own image and His word

declares these various work ethics of honesty,
integrity, doing job excellently, keeping things above
board, and accountability factors.
 CHRISTIAN WORK ETHICS
Two Fundamental Work Ethics

Humility- being humble at all times,

no task is too belittling.
Treatment of others- loving one’s
neighbors and even enemies, the
Golden Rule dictates to treat others
with decency and respect.
 CHRISTIAN WORK ETHICS
It is emphasized in Colossians 3:23-25 that a person whether he is slave or free
must work with all his heart, because he is not working for men but for God.
It is expected that doing such the person will obtain an inheritance from the Lord
as reward.

God told the Israelites to also provide to people who had less. Poor people also
should work for themselves.
Proverb 14:23 remind Christians that hard work would result to profit and poverty
to those who dislike working.

For Christians, working hard is essential part of life. A person with good work
ethics always sets as a good example to others.
Workaholism is not tolerated in the Bible. Christians are warned not to work for
the sole purpose of accumulating worldly fortune but to bring glory to God.
 FACTORS DEMONSTRATING
STRONG WORK ETHICS

Integrity- it is seen as one of the

most important ingredients of
trust. It also means behaving in
a consistent manner.
Factors Demonstrating
Strong Work Ethics

Sense of responsibility
The moment a person became part of a company and assigned task and
duties, he has a responsibility that he must accomplish.

Professionalism
It covers almost a lot from appearance to how a person conducts himself in
front of the public.

Emphasis on quality
These people show dedication and commitment to improve the quality of
the company’s overall productivity.
Factors Demonstrating
Strong Work Ethics

Discipline
It involves focusing on goal, dedication and determination. It is something
comes from within.

Sense of teamwork
This employee respects their peers and helps making collaboration go
smoother. A cooperative spirit is always part of a strong work ethics.
 Here are some of these
responsibilities:

WORK ETHICS OF Paying employees -employees should

EMPLOYERS paid at least based on the existing wage.

Once an employee works beyond 40
hours a week, he must paid an additional
compensation called overtime pay.

When an employer hires someone to

work for him, he has responsibilities to
that employee and certainly to all of his
employees
Reporting to employees - employees
should be given a statement of their
gross pay, deductions and withholding,
and net pay for the pay period and the
year to date.
Here are some of these
responsibilities:

Keeping employees safety

Obviously, employers have the responsibility to keep their employees safe.
Child labor is prohibited in the workplace as part of safety.

Treating employees fairly

Everyone should be given equal opportunity in pay, promotion and benefits.
Applicants and employees with disabilities shoud be subjected to “undue
hardship”
 1.Put the company first - it is by
prioritizing the company in thoughts and

WORK ETHICS OF actions that an employees could show his

care for the company.

EMPLOYEES 2. Manage time wisely - time management

is more than being on time for work and
meeting deadlines. Finishing one’s task
ahead of time means an employee is able to
In order to convince employer that his
manage his time wisely.
employee has a strong work ethics, here Be punctual always
are some ways to do:
Have a good attendance
Observe deadlines
Work ethics of
employees

3. Be honest - An honest employee shall be trusted by his senior and fellow

coworkers. Here are some ways to show honesty in the work place:
Provide honest feedback
Accept ones mistake

4. Maintain a balanced and consistent work performance- An employee

with a strong work ethics is a productive employee who can work at a fast
pace. Here are some ways to be producing great work:
Do quality work
Be organized
Be consistent
Work ethics of
employees

5. Always show respect- it is one of the basic traits that an employer is

looking for because it is an indicator of the strong work ethics of an
employee. Here are better ways to show respect:
Stay calm and poised
Be diplomatic
Listen to others’ opinion
Avoid gossiping
Show fair treatment to others

6. Follow the rules- following simple rules such keeping the work are clean
and well-organized, or reporting to work on time is a sign of being obedient.
Here are ways to be an obedient employee:
Be mindful of company policies
Follow the dress code
Work ethics of
employees

7. Work with Others- the very nature of a company means that an employee
is part of a larger workplace with other employees. Here are some ways to
work successfully with others:
Cooperate
Socialize

8. Stay fit and healthy- having a sound and healthy in mind and body also
contributes to an employee’s work ethics. An employee that is fit and healthy
would not have problems socializing with his co-workers because he is
always on a positive mood.
 Group 7
Members:
Acunin, Kristine Mae
Baluca, Cel grace
Moreno, Daisy
Ordinario, Nica Jane
Rafael, Rica Jane
Terrago, Christine Joy
Yanela, Princess Nicole